Explosive research shows most professing US Christians don't have a biblical worldview. Even most PASTORS miss the mark. The man behind the data, Dr. George Barna, explains and offers solutions.
Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Not the word of Joel, Andy, Joyce, Rick, et al. Either bible in - bible out or garbage in - garbage out. Sadly, most seminaries and occupational pastors need to take out the trash.
When I read the Bible and repented for my life to God, I was fortunate to find a church that goes by the 1689 Confession of Faith. It’s not “adding “ to Scripture. But it seems to do well in keeping the Pastor adherent to the Bible.
People have the pastors they want. So yes, if the people prefer syncretism to a biblical worldview, they will support pastors that do as well. End of sermon.
3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions,
4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. (2 Timothy 4:3-4 ESV)
An apostate can be defined as someone who has given up his (or her) cause. But what else can anyone expect from "churches" that are led by professional hirlings trained by sectarian institutions, credentialed by men, and fulfilling traditions that subvert the commandments of God? As long as America continues the path blazed by the ancient Israelites emulating the Canaanites and abandoning the Lord who delivered them from bondage and gave them their inheritance, shouldn't we expect to reap their same consequences?
7 cornerstones of a Biblical Worldview:
* God is an eternal, omniscient, omnipotent and just Creator.
* Humans are sinful by nature.
* Jesus Christ grants forgiveness of sin and eternal life when sinners repent and profess their faith in Him alone.
* The Bible is true, reliable and always relevant.
* Absolute moral truth exists.
* Success is defined as consistent obedience to God.
* Life’s purpose is to know, love and serve God with all one’s heart, mind, strength, and soul.
Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Not the word of Joel, Andy, Joyce, Rick, et al. Either bible in - bible out or garbage in - garbage out. Sadly, most seminaries and occupational pastors need to take out the trash.
When I read the Bible and repented for my life to God, I was fortunate to find a church that goes by the 1689 Confession of Faith. It’s not “adding “ to Scripture. But it seems to do well in keeping the Pastor adherent to the Bible.
People have the pastors they want. So yes, if the people prefer syncretism to a biblical worldview, they will support pastors that do as well. End of sermon.
3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions,
4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. (2 Timothy 4:3-4 ESV)
An apostate can be defined as someone who has given up his (or her) cause. But what else can anyone expect from "churches" that are led by professional hirlings trained by sectarian institutions, credentialed by men, and fulfilling traditions that subvert the commandments of God? As long as America continues the path blazed by the ancient Israelites emulating the Canaanites and abandoning the Lord who delivered them from bondage and gave them their inheritance, shouldn't we expect to reap their same consequences?